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World in pictures this week, October 15, 2026
Oct 14, 2026

World in pictures this week, October 15, 2026

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors


'Don't think PM Modi is so weak,' 'likes to be critiqued', says Shekhar Suman as he defends comments made on show
Oct 14, 2026

'Don't think PM Modi is so weak,' 'likes to be critiqued', says Shekhar Suman as he defends comments made on show

Shekhar Suman dismissed speculation that ‘Shekhar Tonite’ targets the BJP-led government or faces pressure to stop. He said his satire highlights flaws in the system, reflects people’s concerns and holds those in power accountable, regardless of their political party.


To Strike Or Not To Strike: Inside Trump, Netanyahu's Iran War Dilemma
Oct 14, 2026

To Strike Or Not To Strike: Inside Trump, Netanyahu's Iran War Dilemma

Sources told Axios that despite disagreement between the two leaders, both US and Israeli militaries are on alert and concluding preparations to be ready in case Trump changes his mind.



‘We’ve spent £12K taking our seriously ill son to appointments. A travel fund would make a huge difference’
Oct 14, 2026

‘We’ve spent £12K taking our seriously ill son to appointments. A travel fund would make a huge difference’

Families should not be ‘worrying about whether they can afford the train fare or petrol to get their child to specialist care’, experts said


Oct 14, 2026

China’s trade surplus nears US$1 trillion again with export surge

The country is on track to exceed 2025’s record


Oct 14, 2026

China on cusp of US$1 trillion trade surplus as exports surge

Shipments abroad soar 36% in September from a year earlier and imports jump 31%


The simple activity that can lower blood pressure better than moderate exercise
Oct 14, 2026

The simple activity that can lower blood pressure better than moderate exercise

Researchers say immersion in hot water boosts circulation and lowers blood pressure


India targets tech resilience, not self-sufficiency, with 20-25-year roadmap, Ashwini Vaishnaw says
Oct 14, 2026

India targets tech resilience, not self-sufficiency, with 20-25-year roadmap, Ashwini Vaishnaw says

Ashwini Vaishnaw said India was identifying areas where dependence on other countries could leave its production and economy vulnerable to changing policies and geopolitical tensions.


Simu Liu marries Allison Hsu in France as Reneé Rapp sings ‘At Last’ for their first dance
Oct 14, 2026

Simu Liu marries Allison Hsu in France as Reneé Rapp sings ‘At Last’ for their first dance

The couple first went public with their relationship in November 2022


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